100th Post: Recap and Answers Every single post on this blog has been a true labor of love and I can’t believe this is the 100th one. From interviews and show reviews to must reads and life posts, LAFS has escalated from this tiny little home-grown project to being the single one thing that has shaped so much of my life today. I won’t get into all the details about everything I’ve learned or opportunities this blog has given me, (because … →
Chicago SketchFest Recommendations: Part 1
January 7, 2014
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The Chicago Comedy Vortex is here… The 13th Annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival begins at Stage 773 this Thursday night. Over 10,000 people are expected to flow in and out those doors to see roughly 180 different sketch comedy shows. It is overwhelming, which is why I have pulled out my recommendations of shows to see for this weekend. Next week, I will be posting my recommendations for the second half of Sketchfest. (Hint: Danny Pudi is playing with Siblings of Doctors, … →
2014 New Year’s Resolutions
New Year. New You. Just Like Last Year. Happy New Year’s everyone! This time every year, people find themselves hemming and hawing over what new ways they want to change themselves this year. How much more often will they go to the gym? How many more clubs will they join to meet new people? Will they finally give online dating a shot? You know, the usual. Well in light of comedy and in specific light of Chicago comedy, I bring … →
REVIEW: It’s A Wonderful Pro-Life @ Studio BE
December 20, 2013
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Dark Holiday Comedy It’s A Wonderful Pro-Life is the darkest satirical holiday show I’ve seen so far. However, while this show may not give you the “Whoville” holiday spirit uplift, it does a wonderful job of exploring deeper life themes while still managing to find a happy ending.
NEWS: Second City’s Katie Rich Added To SNL Writing Staff
November 27, 2013
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SNL Snags Another One Today it was officially released that Second City’s Mainstage cast member, Kate Rich, will be joining SNL as a writer. A big congratulations to Katie as this is a much deserved position! To read more about Katie, check out “9 Major Players in Chicago Comedy to Watch Out For in 2013.”
